4-537-723-11 (1) HD Color Video Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Table of Contents Overview Features .............................................. 3 Camera and Supplied Accessories ..... 3 System Configuration ........................5 Location and Functions of Parts and Controls .............................................. 8 Camera .......................................... 8 Infrared Remote Commander (supplied) ........................11 Adjusting and Setting with Menus About On-Screen Menus.................. 13 Main Menu .................................
B Overview Features Overview • The 1/2.8 type Exmor CMOS camera (utilising approximately 2 million valid pixels) allows for high-definition shooting with superior picture quality. • 12x optical zoom with wide-range 71-degree horizontal angle zoom lens. • By adopting its wide and dynamic range functions, you can see the optimised shooting image which incorporates bright and dark subjects at the same time. • Adopts the industry standard RS-232 interface of VISCA camera protocol in external communication.
Optional Products RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller Operate up to 112 cameras that are compatible with IP connection, using LAN connection. Up to five RM-IP10 IP remote controllers can be installed to the same system. The joystick of the IP remote controller allows you comfortable pan/tilt and zoom operations. The IP remote controller also allows operation of up to seven cameras by using the RS-232 connections.
System Configuration Operating a SRG-120DH Camera Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Commander This system allows you: To operate the camera readily from a short distance System configuration SRG-120DH HD video monitor Infrared Remote Commander (supplied) Video signal Signal flow System Configuration 5 Overview The SRG-120DH HD Color Video Camera has various system configuration capabilities using optional products.
Operating a SRG-120DH Camera Using the RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller This system allows you: To perform pan/tilt and zoom operations using the joystick of the IP remote controller, and to perform the Preset operation using the button. System configuration HD video monitor SRG-120DH RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller Video signal Remote Control (VISCA) signal Signal flow Note Select the MODE selector of RM-IP10 to position 0 (automatically selected) when using a combination of SRG-120DH and RM-IP10.
Operating Multiple SRG-120DH Cameras Using Multiple IP Remote Controllers System configuration System configuration HD video monitor Camera SRG-120DH Camera SRG-120DH Video switcher Camera SRG-120DH RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller PC for the setting Switching hub RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller Video signal Remote control (LAN) signal Signal flow es Note You cannot use the RS-232 connections when using the LAN connection.
Location and Functions of Parts and Controls D STANDBY lamp The orange lamp lights when the camera is turned off using the infrared remote commander. Rear Camera Front E SYSTEM SELECT switch Used for selecting the video format of the signal to be output from the HDMI video connector. For details, see “Setting of the SYSTEM SELECT switch” (page 9). A Lens F HDMI video connector This is a 12-magnification optical zoom lens.
J LAN connector (RJ-45 8-pin) M BOTTOM switches CAUTION For safety, do not connect the connector for peripheral device wiring that might have excessive voltage to this port. Follow the instructions for this port. For details, refer to the setting of the BOTTOM switches (page 10). N Tripod screw hole (1/4-20UNC) When you use a tripod screw, use this screw hole to fix it. O Mounting screw hole (M3) Use this hole to secure a bracket, etc. K DC 12 V connector Connect the supplied AC power adaptor.
Switch position Video format 6 EDID 7 VISCA CONTROL 8 1920×1080p/50 9 No output A 1920×1080p/25 B 1920×1080i/50 – – Setting of the BOTTOM switches To change the setting of the BOTTOM switches, turn off the camera (unless it is in standby mode) first, set the BOTTOM switches, then turn on the camera again. Changing the BOTTOM switches is not possible while the camera is turned on.
Infrared Remote Commander (supplied) Note C DATA SCREEN button Press this button to display the main menu. Press it again to turn off the menu. If you press the button when a lowerlevel menu is selected, the display goes back to a higher-level menu. Note A CAMERA SELECT buttons Press the button corresponding to the camera you want to operate with the infrared remote commander. The camera number can be set using the IR SELECT switch on the rear of the camera.
F POWER button Press this button to turn on/off the camera when the camera is connected to an AC outlet. G BACK LIGHT button Press this button to enable the backlight compensation. Press it again to disable the backlight compensation. H POSITION buttons Hold down the PRESET button and press button 1 to 6 to store the current camera direction, zooming, focus adjustment and backlight compensation in the memory of the pressed number button.
B Adjusting and Setting with Menus About On-Screen Menus Setting Menus The setting menu selected on the main menu is displayed. For the overall menu configurations, see “Menu Configuration” (page 33). a Setting menu Note You cannot perform pan/tilt operations while the menu is displayed. Main Menu To display the main menu, press the DATA SCREEN button on the supplied infrared remote commander. The name of the setting menu currently selected is displayed here. b Selected item Selects a setting item.
Control Button Display Section Names of buttons displayed on the monitor are different from buttons on the infrared remote commander to be used. Use the proper buttons on the infrared remote commander, referring to the following pictures. Main menu a Indicates that you can select a menu item by V or v button on the infrared remote commander. The selected item is shown by the cursor. b Indicates that you can move to the next layer by pressing the HOME button.
EXPOSURE Menu The EXPOSURE menu is used to set the items related to the exposure. When you select one from among the various exposure modes, some of the following setting items that are required for the selected mode appear. GAIN: Select the gain from among the following: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39, 43 dB For the 59.94/29.
EX-COMP (exposure compensation) When MODE is set to one of FULL AUTO, SHUTTER PRI or IRIS PRI, set this item to ON to enable exposure compensation. When you set EX-COMP to ON, LEVEL appears and you can select the exposure compensation level from among the following: –7, –6, –5, –4, –3, –2, –1, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, +7 If you set the level to 0, exposure compensation will be disabled. Level +7 is the brightest and –7 is the darkest compensation value.
PICTURE Menu The PICTURE menu is used to set the items related to the picture. HIGH RESOLUTION You can set this mode to ON or OFF. When set to ON, you can enjoy emphasised edge and high-resolution images. NOISE REDUCTION You can enjoy clearer images by removing unnecessary noise (fixed pattern and randomised noise). You can select 6 levels from OFF (MIN), 1 to 5 (MAX). The PAN TILT ZOOM menu is used to select the pan/tilt/zoom mode.
SYSTEM Menu Note The limit of pan/tilt operation becomes effective promptly after you set the range of PAN/TILT LIMIT. When you want to make the camera start with the ranges set, before turning off the power, store those values in POSITION 1. For details, see “Storing the Camera Settings in Memory — the Presetting Feature” (page 24).
Message Remote control operation You have reset the camera settings stored in POSITION 1 to 6 to the default settings. ONE PUSH WB: OP During the white balance adjustment in the ONE PUSH white balance mode, the message blinks on the screen. ONE PUSH WB: OK When white balance adjustment is correctly performed in ONE PUSH white balance mode, this message appears on the screen.
B Operation Using the Supplied Infrared Remote Commander Before Operating Before operating the camera, check that the camera and peripheral devices are properly installed and connected. Turning on the Power SRG-120DH For details, see “Setting of the SYSTEM SELECT switch” (page 9), “Installing the Camera” (page 26) and “Connections” (page 27). Note The supplied infrared remote commander may not work correctly near the inverter lighting fixtures.
To turn on/off the camera using the infrared remote commander As long as the camera is connected to an AC outlet, you can turn the camera on or off with the POWER switch on the infrared remote commander. When you turn the power off using the infrared remote commander, the POWER lamp turns off and the STANDBY lamp lights on the camera. The STANDBY lamp lights. Panning and Tilting 1 Press the POWER switch. The camera will turn on and perform the pan/tilt reset operation automatically.
To face the camera toward the opposite direction You might wish to face the camera toward the opposite direction from that of the button you pressed, for example, when you change the direction of the camera while checking the picture on the screen. In such a case, press the 2 (REV) button while holding down the L/R DIRECTION SET button.
Operating Multiple Cameras with the Infrared Remote Commander Set the IR SELECT switch on the rear of the camera you want to operate to 1, 2 or 3. 2 Press the CAMERA SELECT button on the infrared remote commander that corresponds to the number set in step 1. Focusing on a Subject CAMERA SELECT Then, you can operate the camera(s) specified by number. Every time you operate the camera(s) using the infrared remote commander, the CAMERA SELECT button pressed in step 2 lights.
Shooting with Back Lighting When you shoot a subject with a light source behind it, the subject becomes dark. In such a case, press the BACK LIGHT button. To cancel the function, press the BACK LIGHT button again. Storing the Camera Settings in Memory — the Presetting Feature Up to 16 combinations of settings (16 positions) including camera position, zooming, focusing, and backlighting, can be preset. Subject appears brighter. For details of the camera settings to be preset, see “Preset Items” (page 36).
Press a POSITION button. While holding down this button up, store or cancel the settings in another POSITION. • When the menu is displayed on the screen, you cannot perform the operation for storing, recalling, or cancelling the setting. Be sure to return to the normal display before starting these operations. When you set DISPLAY INFO (page 18) to ON on the SYSTEM menu, the message “PRESET n : OK” automatically appears for about 3 seconds on the monitor screen.
B Installation and Connection Installing the Camera Installing the Camera on a Desk Place the camera on a flat surface. If you have to place the camera on an inclined surface, make sure that the inclination is less than ±15 degrees to guarantee pan/tilt performance, and take measures to prevent it from falling. Attaching the Camera to a Tripod Attach a tripod to the screw hole used for attaching a tripod on the bottom of the camera.
Connections Connecting a Computer RS-232 Connections Connecting to an AC Outlet SRG-120DH Use the supplied AC power adaptor and AC power cord to connect the camera to an AC outlet.
To obtain a cable, consult your Sony dealer. For detailed information on how to connect the camera and the VISCA command list, refer to the Technical Manual of the camera. For details on obtaining a Technical Manual, consult your Sony dealer. LAN connection • Use a LAN cable that is compatible with 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (category 5 or higher, shielded twisted pair) for this connection.
LAN connection Connecting a Video Monitor, etc., Equipped with HDMI Input Connector SRG-120DH SRG-120DH to the AC adaptor (supplied) LAN cable (not supplied) HDMI video connector to the AC adaptor (supplied) HDMI cable (not supplied) Installation and Connection to HDMI input connector RM-IP10 IP Remote Controller to the AC adaptor (supplied with the RM-IP10) HD video monitor, etc.
B Appendix Message List The following messages and indications may appear for this camera. Perform the following as necessary. Lamp display Lamp Meaning and solution The STANDBY lamp and POWER lamp are lit. The SYSTEM SELECT switch is set to “no output” (page 9). The STANDBY lamp is lit. If the camera is moved forcibly, or a finger or other object interferes with camera movement, the camera’s built-in processor may fail to memorize the pan/tilt position.
Troubleshooting Before bringing in your camera for service, check the following as a guide to troubleshooting the problem. If the problem cannot be corrected, consult your Sony dealer. Symptom Cause The power of the camera is The AC power adaptor is not not turned on. connected to the DC 12 V connector firmly. The AC power cord is not inserted firmly into the AC power adaptor or the AC outlet. The picture is not displayed on the video monitor connected to the camera.
Symptom Cause Remedy LAN communication is not The computer is not correctly available with a computer connected to the camera. connected to the camera. Make sure the connection between the computer and camera is made correctly. Check that the VISCA/LAN switch (BOTTOM switch) is set to ON (page 10). The computer is not correctly set. Check the precautions in the setting of the dedicated PC application. The camera does not work A crossover cable is not used.
Menu Configuration The menus of the camera are configured as described below. For more details, refer to the pages in parentheses. The initial settings of each item are in bold. (See page 15.
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Preset Items The following items set by using the infrared remote commander and menu items can be stored in the memory of the camera.
For detailed information on POSITION 1, see “Storing the Camera Settings in Memory — the Presetting Feature” (page 24). You can store the following items in the memory (POSITION 1), but you can set them only by using the appropriate VISCA command. • Focus Near Limit • IR Receive • IR Receive Return For detailed information on the VISCA command list, refer to the Technical Manual of the camera. For details on obtaining a Technical Manual, consult your Sony dealer.
Specifications System Video signal 1920×1080p/59.94 1920×1080p/29.97 1920×1080i/59.94 1280×720p/59.94 1280×720p/29.97 1920×1080p/50 1920×1080p/25 1920×1080i/50 1280×720p/50 1280×720p/25 EDID VISCA CONTROL (switched with the SYSTEM SELECT switch) Synchronization Internal synchronization Image device 1/2.8 type Exmor CMOS Lens 12× (optical), 12× (digital) f = 3.9 mm (wide) to 46.8 mm (tele) F1.8 to 2.
Dimensions Back 10 0° 10 0° Top Side 156 (6 9/64) 25° 121 (4 49/64) Appendix 156 (6 9/64) 25 ° Front 76.5 (3 1/64) 153 (6 1/32) 153 (6 1/32) Bottom A A M3 64 (2 33/64) 64 (2 33/64) 17 (43/64) 24 (19/32) 14 (35/64) 66 (2 19/32) 50 (1 31/32) 63 (2 31/64) 33 (1 19/64) 40 (1 37/64) 29.
Pin assignments VISCA IN connector (mini-DIN 8-pin, female) License This software partially supports component uIP. Therefore the following license conditions apply. Copyright (c) 2001-2006, Adam Dunkels and the Swedish Institute of Computer Science All rights reserved. Pin No. Function 1 DTR IN 2 DSR IN 3 TXD IN 4 GND 5 RXD IN 6 GND 7 IR OUT R* 8 IR OUT L* * The IR OUT function of pins 7 and 8 are selectable with the BOTTOM switch on the bottom of the camera.
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